Horse Health Matters®
Common Equine Dental Problems and How To Avoid Them
by Katie Navarra
April 19, 2017 11:03
Learn how changes in the ways domestic horses are fed affects their mouths and teeth and what you can do to prevent devastating dental problems …
Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse
by EquiMed Staff
April 19, 2017 16:59
Finding a horse's pulse and determining the heart rate can be difficult, even for professionals. Read about the four ways you can determine your horse's heart …
Your Equine First Aid Kit
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:05
Having first aid essentials readily available will save you time, money, and possibly your horse's life. Read to learn what every equine first aid kit …
Bot Fly - A Common Horse Pest
by Mark Sellers
April 21, 2017 13:39
Learn how bot flies not only annoy your horse, but how the larvae of bot flies invade your horse's gums and intestinal tract causing diseases and disturbances …
Tip of the Day
Chronic selenium toxicity is characterized by hair lose, especially about the main and tail, as well as cracking of the hooves around the coronary band.
A Better Barn for Smaller Equines
by Cindy Benson
April 28, 2017 12:34
Cindy Benson is a leading donkey breeder in the western United States. Read her thoughts on the design and implementation of a barn for smaller horses and …
Ten Tips for Better Horse Hoof Health
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:12
10 things you can do to improve your horse's health. This article will help you develop the skills to maintain your horse's feet with occasional support by a …
Importance of Good Ventilation in Horse Barns
by Heather Smith Thomas
July 14, 2019 15:06
Many horses have allergic airway disease or heaves due to improper barn ventilation because of dust and poor-quality air held within the confines of the barn …
First Aid for the Uncomfortable Horse: Is it Colic or Tying Up …
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 2, 2020 18:09
A horse showing sudden signs of discomfort may need veterinary attention: First, however, you need to determine whether the horse is suffering from colic or …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Above the bit
A horse exhibiting a conflicted behavior as it avoids pain or discomfort associated with the bit by elevating its head, hollowing its back, quickening its gait and bracing.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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